Thankfully the two were able to get up from their heavy collision without injury, particularly for Fletcher, who is returning this year following an awful head injury suffered while bowling for Notts last season.

Broad was soon forced to take evasive action a number of times as Fletcher thundered some lusty blows towards his non-striker.

Clearly not as used to the freezing April weather down on the south coast compared to his normal playing conditions at the MCG in Melbourne for Victoria, the former Australian quick opted for wearing a beanie while bowling at the Ageas bowl.

Rilee Rossouw was left with just the handle of his bat after a Peter Siddle delivery

With beanie on, Siddle also provided some extra fun for the crowd as his delivery to South African Rilee Rossouw broke the Hampshire man’s bat, sending the willow flying in the air with the handle stuck in Rossouw’s hands.